Surgical clip
US7699860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/398
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A clip is provided that can be used for ligating tissue, such as vessels, other tubular ducts, and the like. The clip has opposed first and second leg members having proximal and distal ends. The proximal end of each leg member is connected by an apex having a notch formed therein. Moreover, each leg member has an inner tissue-contacting surface and an outer compression-receiving surface, both of which include features to provide a more secure ligation of the vessel or duct. A method of ligating vessels is also provided.
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